In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 31 minutes, completing the 1551km route in 18h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 31 minutes on this route.
The Jaguar I-Pace's 384km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 4min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1551km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
18h 4min |
18h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Est, Belforte Monferrato (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Milan
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (24 min, 30% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (35 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (29 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (32 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (37 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (32 min, 14% → 66%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 31-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1551km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~291 kWh vs ~355 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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